Carl D. Perkins V Reserve: Career Pathways Grant Application 2025-26
Purpose
Under authority of the Wisconsin Perkins State Plan 2020, secondary reserve funds are being made available to promote the development, implementation, promotion, and monitoring of career pathways at the regional level aligned with state-identified high-skill, in-demand occupations or industries. The overall Perkins V Reserve Grant aim is to increase the number of students accessing, participating, and completing high-skill, in-demand career pathways.
While the state continues to build upon the infrastructure that has been established for career pathway development, continuing to engage students in accessing, participating, and completing career pathways, with a focus on equity and access, remains a priority. In addition, moving forward, the work will also include increasing access to, participation in, and completion of career-based learning experiences and work-based learning opportunities (an essential component of career pathways).
2025-26 Grant Timeline
Event | Date |
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Grant Release | March 3, 2025 |
Grant Applications Due | May 15, 2025 |
Grant Reviews | May 16-23, 2025 |
Grant Feedback to Applicants | May 26, 2025 |
Preliminary Grant Award Notice | June 27, 2025 |
Federal Grant Award Allocation Released | September 2025 |
Mid-Year Grant Update Report | December 15, 2025 |
End-of-Year Grant Update Report | June 30, 2026 |
Final Grant Claims | September 15, 2026 |
Career Pathways Grant Application 2025-2026 Resources
2025-2026 Perkins Reserve Grant for Career Pathways Budget Guidance
2025-2026 Perkins Reserve Grant for Career Pathways: Regional Allocations
2025-2026 LEAs by Region (attachment A in application)
2025-2026 Application Scoring Rubric (attachment B in application)
2025-2026 Perkins Reserve Grant for Career Pathways FAQs
2025-2026 Career Pathways Grant Outcomes and Requirements for Regions
2025-2026 Career Pathways Suggested Roles and Responsibilities for Regions: Supporting Documents
Questions?
If you have questions about regional career pathways or application technical assistance, please contact:
Beth Kaminski, (414) 750-7958
Karin Smith, (608) 267-3161